Online Study Tips: How Much Time Do I Need to Study Each Week?

Posted on 9/29/2017

Making the transition from high school to college is certainly an exciting
time, but it does come with a certain amount of challenges as well. Some
students may have been smart enough to get by with minimal studying in
high school, but college courses dig a bit deeper and not studying likely
won’t be your best option.

Developing good study habits as soon as you start college can help you
out along the way. You might not know how much time you’ll need
to set aside, but if you are going to school full-time you’ll want
to consider it as a full-time job. It’s recommended that you study
for an additional two to three hours a week for each credit hour you are
taking. That means if you’re taking 12 credit hours you should be
studying for an additional 24 to 36 hours per week.

A full-time job is considered 40 hours, so you might need to stay closer
to the two-hour mark to make your schedule more accommodating. Now you
see why students who go to school full-time and also work often have trouble
making time in their days. Of course, the amount of time you need to study
depends on how well you grasp the course material as well as your professor’s
requirements. Check back for additional tips on how to study more effectively
in the near future.